Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 121.2 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 202.5 in | -25.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 76.9 in | -7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2747 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1751 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 63.0 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.7 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 64.8 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -68.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -130.2 ft3 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |